Robert George Cunniff

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Robert George Cunniff

(Age 63)

Robert G. Cunniff of Alexandria, VA, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 after fighting a battle with cancer. Robert was a teacher for 27 years at Georgetown Preparatory School, head of the Art and Music department and former member of the Franciscan Friars for 15 years. He was beloved and respected by many generations of students, colleagues, friends and family.

He is survived by his cherished siblings, Sister Georgette Cunniff, MFIC, of Savannah, GA, Marie Ropelewski (Chet), of Vienna, VA, and Philip Cunniff, of Herndon, VA, uncle of; Kimberly Sullivan (Michael), Jeanette Cunniff, Mark Ropelewski (Ellen) and Nicholas Cunniff; great-uncle of; Justice and Miranda Sullivan. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Cunniff.

Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's Life Celebration at Georgetown Preparatory School Chapel, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852 on Friday, March 28 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul's Parish, 2430 K. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 on Saturday, March 29 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, 7400 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. Family and friends will meet at the front gate off of Lee Highway immediately after the service. There will be NO procession to the cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Robert G. Cunniff Memorial Fund, Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

Funeral Home:

Money & King Funeral Home

171 W. Maple Ave.

Vienna, VA

US 22180

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  1. To the family: Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences at Robbie’s passing. The time and feelings I have knowing all of you is only deepened by this somber occasion. To Robbie, Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life and family. Even with so many miles between us, I always felt your kindness and love. May my thoughts and prayers follow you in your continuing journey. – Love, Xave

  2. To Rita and all Rob’s loving family, Rob and I worked together in the same room for 15 years. His love of art, of all things beautiful gave us all the ability to savor life’s simple treasures. Heart-breaking that he was taken so soon; his suffering ended, our memories begin. Our sympathy, Nan & Ed Perry

  3. Our sincere condolences to the family, Bob’s jovial spirit, smile, kindness and positive attitude will be missed in the neighborhood. His courage and the way he managed his illness deserves recognition and admiration. May he rest in peace. Amalila, Cathy, Jose and Cinnamon

  4. I speak for all of the Hurt’s, especially former students and friends, Tim ’98, Ross ’00 and Paul ’06, in saying that Mr. Cunniff will be missed! We were all saddened to hear of his passing, but know that he is at peace and looking down at all with his perpetual smile. Our sincerest condolences to all of his family. Dave & Jennifer Hurt

  5. To: Marie, Rita and Phil Robert was like a brother to me. All throught my battle with breast cancer and my life, he always was there to listen and give thet best opinion. He always remembered Whitcomb St and the fun our families had at the Cape. I will miss him so much but he will always be in my heat. Two Boston fire fighters died this week in a fire but now they are escorting Robert, a fire fighters son, to Heavn. I WILL MISS YOU ROB. I LOVE YOU

  6. Mr. Cunniff will be missed by all. We thank him for all his years of service at Prep. What a fine man.

  7. Bob was a wonderful addition to our Domain Place community. We enjoyed seeing him walking his pets and his activity in the neighborhood. Such a gentle, kind soul.

  8. To Phillip, Marie, and Rita Mary, From my earliest childhood memories and the comfort he gave when “aunt barbara” died, I know Rob as a truly loving guy with a warm smile and gentle way. My thoughts during the last few weeks had drifted at times to the Cunniffs. Now I realize why. I am feeling his spirit and his memories with you. With love, your cousin Christine

  9. To Bob’s entire and extended family God-given, at prep, in the program and in St. Maarten, i”ve been blessed to know Bob for 12 years. we shared more laughs than tears and I always enjoyed his wicked sense of humor. I am devastated at the news of his loss and even more so because I found out three days post funeral. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him. Prayers, Amy Beal


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